Peach Cobbler is a traditional dessert in the south and all over the world. Made with warm, sweet peaches and a decadent cobbler style crust, it's the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you use canned, frozen, or fresh peaches, learn how to make the best southern peach cobbler recipe!
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Peach cobbler brings back so many amazing memories for me. Living in the South for over 15 years, I was afforded the opportunity to eat some of the most amazing comfort food, and peach cobbler is one of my favorites.
About this peach cobbler recipe:
Since this cobbler recipe has been in my family for so long, I have learned to make it with my eyes closed! It is truly special to make a dessert from scratch, without having to worry about the outcome. Several generations of aunts and grandmas have helped perfect this treat.
Another one of my favorite cobbler recipes is Ree Drummond's from the Pioneer Woman on the Food Network. One of the reasons it is my favorite is because she took a couple of easy shortcuts, using frozen peaches being one of them. We love ours with a lot of cobbler (crust) though!
How to make homemade peach cobbler:
This recipe calls for a bit more for the topping- because that's the favorite part of peach cobbler in this house!
This easy peach cobbler recipe uses frozen peaches instead of fresh peaches. This simple swap cuts out a lot of time and labor. Fresh peaches can most certainly be substituted in place of the frozen, but I can assure you, this is just as tasty!
I have also made the recipe using canned peaches, but try to avoid the ones that are in heavy syrup. Even more important, do not use the ones that are made for "pie filling."
The cobbler topping may or may not cover the entire dish. Nonetheless, it will spread out when it bakes. Top it with french vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the ultimate dessert.
My cobbler is too watery what do I do?
Using this recipe should ensure that the cobbler doesn't come out too watery. Sometimes using fresh and frozen peaches will yield more juices than we want. With that said, the addition of cornstarch helps thicken the juices in this recipe.
Furthermore, baking the peaches prior to adding the cobbler topping will help gauge the viscosity of the peaches. If there is still too much liquid for your liking after it bakes, use a turkey baster to remove it, or gently pour it out. It is also important to remember that the cobbler will thicken up as it cools down.
Cobbler vs. pie crust vs. crumble:
A cobbler is a biscuit (bread) like texture. Cobbler is often used for deep dish style fruit desserts, such as this peach cobbler. The topping for the cobbler is a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar combined.
Pie crust is a dough that is formed and bakes completely. Most pies will have a crust on the bottom, and the top. The crust is typically more firm and crispy than that of a cobbler.
For crumbles, a streusel-like dough is formed and sprinkled on the top of a dessert. Typically crumbles are made with some sort of flour, sugar, butter, and sometimes oats or nuts.
Although all three types of toppings can be used for desserts, this particular variation uses the cobbler style topping. Although the photos may look like the topping is "crumbly," it is in fact more of a biscuit/dough-like consistency.
How do you store and reheat the peach cobbler:
If (and when) our household has leftovers, we simply put them in an airtight container, or cover the dish with aluminum foil and place it in the refrigerator. When it's time to reheat, simply pop it in a microwave, in a safe dish of course, and reheat for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Can I use canned peaches instead of frozen?
Yes, you can! If you only have canned peaches on-hand, they will work just as well. Both frozen and canned peaches are perfect for when the fruit is out of season so can enjoy southern peach cobbler year-round.
The most important thing though, make sure that the peaches are in their own juices. Do not get the peaches for pie filling, or peaches in heavy syrup. If you get these types, it will drastically change the flavor of the peach cobbler.
Using fresh peaches:
Peaches are in season in the summer so they are prime for peach cobbler. Follow all of the steps exactly as shown. About three fresh peaches (depending on the size), are equal to about one pound of frozen peaches.
You will add an additional five to seven minutes to the pre bake time. This is t ensure that the peaches get nice and tender.
📖 Recipe
Southern Peach Cobbler
Peach cobbler is a traditional dessert in the south and all over the world. Warm, sweet peaches with a decadent cobbler style crust is the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Peaches
- 2 bags Frozen peaches, 20 ounces each
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon Almond extract, (optional but recommended)
- ½ tablespoon Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons Corn starch
- 1 teaspoon Cream of tartar
- ½ stick Butter, unsalted room temperature
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
Cobbler topping
- 2 cups Flour
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- ½ cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon, reserve ½ for garnishment
- 1 stick Butter, unsalted cold
- ¼ cup Boiling hot water (see notes)
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar, to dust top of cobbler
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray. In the same dish, add peaches, sugars, vanilla and almond extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, corn starch, cream of tartar, butter, water, and lemon juice. Mix it until combined.
- Cover the dish with foil and cook mixture in the oven for 20 minutes.
- While peaches are cooking, combine flour, both sugars, baking powder, salt, and ½ tablespoon of the cinnamon.
- Work the cold stick of butter into the flour mixture by breaking it up with a pastry cutter or with hands. Work it in until it looks like coarse meal or crumbles.
- Add the hot water and stir together with a spoon until it's just combined. Cobbler should have a drop biscuit-like texture.
- Remove peaches from the oven and spoon dough mixture over the peaches. Make each dough droplet about the size of a golf ball leaving a tiny bit of space between each one (see photo and notes below) to ensure they cook through.
- Peaches will not be fully covered. Combine sugar and and remaining ½ tablespoon cinnamon and sprinkle the mixture over dough.
- Place the dish back in the oven uncovered and cook for an additional 30-45 minutes, until crust is golden brown.
Notes
Substitute 8 fresh peaches in place of frozen peaches if desired. Fresh peaches are likely to yield more liquid.
Add more hot water to the cobbler if needed to achieve a doughy "drop-biscuit" like texture. Add 1 tablespoon at a time, no more than ½ cup total.
Cooking times may vary depending on oven settings. If cobbler is not cooked through, bake an additional 15-20 minutes.
If too much liquid remains, remove some using a turkey baster, or gently pour it out. Cobbler will thicken as it sits.
VIDEO IS A SYNOPSIS OF THE RECIPE- IT IS NOT THE FULL RECIPE.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
6 peopleAmount Per Serving: Calories: 1130Total Fat: 41gSaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 855mgCarbohydrates: 191gFiber: 4gSugar: 150gProtein: 6g
This website provides approximate nutrition information as a courtesy and for convenience only.
*VIDEO IS A SYNOPSIS OF THE RECIPE MEANT TO SHOW STEPS TAKEN- IT IS NOT THE FULL RECIPE.
Cheryl
When using can peaches, do I drain?
Tamara J.
Yes, if it has the liquid in it. You should drain it so that it's not too soupy.
Lisa
I'm looking forward to trying this recipe.I would like to view the video but I don't have access as it is marked "private". wondering how I can access it, please.
Thank you,
Lisa
Tamara J.
I'm not sure why that is happening. Try to access it from a different browser. If it doesn't work, please shoot me an email: tamara@razzledazzlelife.com
Shelby Harris
When it says ‘mix’ for the peaches, do you mix with a mixer or just spoon?
Thanks
Shelby
Tamara J.
Just a spoon.
Brenda
I’ve tried many over the years as this was my dads favorite cobbler. This is the absolute best peach cobbler ever! I will continue using this recipe for many years to come.
Tamara J.
I love to hear that! Glad you enjoyed it!
DARLENE G.
I'm trying this recipe for the first time & not sure if brown sugar is to be packed or unpacked. I went semi-packed. I live in high elevation location, i.e,, little above 6,000 ft. & wondered if there might be any adjustments for high elevation. Recipe sounds easy & yummy & my husband is anxiously awaiting.
Tamara J.
I hope you guys enjoyed it!
Terri Steiert
I just made this recipe using some fresh peaches. Wow! Probably the best peach cobbler I’ve had! I did leave out the almond flavoring, just my preference.
Tamara J.
I love to hear this! So happy you enjoyed it! 🙂
Meagan L.
This recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of baking powder, is that a typo meant to be teaspoons? It just seems like soooo much baking powder! I proceeded as if you meant 2 teaspoons and used that instead but I did want to double check. Cobbler is in the oven now and I’m so excited to try it!
Tamara J.
2 tablespoons is correct! I hope you enjoyed it.
Chassidy Wilson
So excited to try out your recipe. I saw where someone asked about prepping it the day before and baking it day of. To piggyback that question, would I need to pre-cook the peaches like in steps 2 and 3 and then just add everything else, seal and refrigerate until ready or just throw it all in the dish without pre-cooking peaches and cook as the rest of the directions say after precooking?
Tamara J.
If you want to just pre-mix everything ahead of time, there is no need to cook it first. Just mix, cover, refrigerate, and then follow the steps when you're ready to bake it!
Shery
1. What kind of flour? All purpose or self rising? 2. What is "drop biscuit consistency?"
Tamara J.
All purpose flour. Drop biscuit dough is just like classic biscuit dough, just without the rolling and cutting. So you will use a spoon to "drop" the batter onto the peach cobbler. The post above the recipe card goes into great detail.
Denise Capo
It’s in the oven now! Can’t wait to try it!
Tamara J.
Yay! Enjoy 🙂
Angela
Can you use salted butter for the filling?
Tamara J.
Yes, just omit the salt in the cobbler topping so that it's not overly salty.
Stacey
Should I store it in the fridge or can you leave it out?
Tamara J.
The refrigerator is best!
Rissa
Looking for the post about making ahead of time but can't seem to find it, HELP!
Tamara J.
Hey there! I'll be sure to add this to the post. You can make everything ahead of time, just don't bake it. Wrap it in plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Then bake as normal! Hope that helps!
R Joos
Thank you!!!
Lynette
Hello
I don’t have the cream of tartar is that necessary or is that something can I skip?
Tamara J.
Yes you can omit it and still achieve the same delicious flavor!
Erin
I received multiple comments that this was the best peach cobbler ever when I made this for a family gathering. Super easy and delicious!
Tamara J.
Yay! I love to hear that! Thanks for sharing that with me Erin.
Paula
I had fresh frozen peaches. despite having sat out some before going in the oven it took an hour for them tobsratmrr baking. at 20 min they were still frozen.
Tamara J.
Not sure if your comment got skewed, but this recipe is made from peaches that are frozen. So if you’re didn’t turn out great, it may be difference in oven temperatures (by manufacturer not degrees we set). Email me if you need anymore help!
Faith
Would I be able to cook this in Individual ramekin dishes? If so what temp should I use and how long? Please and thanks! 🙂
Tamara J.
Hello! I have never made this recipe in individual dishes, so I’m not quite sure how you would adjust the times and temp. If I ever try it, I’ll give you some pointers on what works!
Irene Kapicka
Is the cinnamon in this recipe ‘bold’ ? I tend not to like to have it be a strong tast abs this quantity seems a lo
Tamara J.
You can definitely taste it. So if you’re not a fan, I recommend cutting it down or omitting it altogether.
Ingrid
silly question, are the frozen peaches thawed beforehand?
Tamara J.
Hey Ingrid! You don't have to thaw them because you'll be precooking them in the oven (step 2-3).
Kim
Hi! Can I make this the day before and bake day of?
Tamara J.
Yes you can!
Patty
I see you can sub canned peaches.... but how many cans/ounces?? Drained, correct?
Tamara J.
Hello, if you're following this exact recipe, use 3 29 oz. cans of peaches.